These qualifications are aimed at those seeking work in health and social care with adults and those already working in organisations who wish to further develop their skills. The qualifications are designed to cater for the technical skills, knowledge and understanding required in specific job roles in the Health and Social Care Sector. They also reflect the range and depth of competence in areas in the sector, which allows the learner to develop their own personal growth and engagement.

Components

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3

Awarding body

EDEXCEL

Overview

Industry recognised certification for Health and Social Care

Intended for

Those seeking work in health and social care and those already working in organisations who wish to develop their skills.

Duration

To be advised

Requirements

To complete this qualification, candidates must achieve 60 Credits from a choice of units specialising within your service sector.

To achieve the health and social care full Level 3 qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of sixty credits, of which forty-five credits must be achieved at level 3 or above; thirty credits must be selected from Group A - Mandatory units and thirty credits from Groups B Optional units [this qualification is not designed to include credit from other QCF level 3 BTEC units].

Group A - Mandatory Units

QCF level

Credit

Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care

3

10

Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care

3

10

Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care

3

10

Group B - Optional Units

QCF level

Credit

Development Through the Life Stages

3

10

Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

3

10

Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care

3

5

Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care

3

5

Values and Planning in Social Care

3

10

Caring for Children and Young People

3

10

Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence

3

10

Public Health

3

10

Physiological Disorders

3

10

(1*)Working in the Social Care Sector

3

10

(2*)Working in the Health Sector

3

10

Promoting Health Education

3

10

Nutrition for Health and Social Care

3

10

Complementary Therapies for Health and Social Care

3

10

Human Inheritance for Health and Social Care

3

10

Environmental Health

3

10

Technology in Health and Social Care Services

3

10

(3*)Exploring Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care

3

10

Barred combination of units

(*1) & (*2)

Unit (3*): Exploring Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care requires 50 hours of work experience to be completed. This unit is strongly recommended within the National Subsidiary programme as it will provide invaluable experiences for learners both in terms of the assessment of other units within the programme and as an aid to career choices.